Simplifying above all” “

During the Convention’s 18th plenary assembly, held in Brussels on 17-18 March, the Presidium presented its draft articles regarding the European Space of Freedom, Security and Justice and the finances of the European Union, and the Convention debated the articles dedicated to EU tasks and the simplification of its legislative procedure . Justice and internal […]

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Resolution on Stability and Convergence Pact approved” “

In the course of its plenary session last week (Strasbourg, 10-14 March), the European Parliament approved a Report and a “Resolution on the annual assessment in the implementation of the stability and convergence programmes”, presented by Italian MEP Bruno Trentin. The stability and convergence programmes are the instruments of economic and financial planning and activity […]

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European Council: programme to be revised?” “

The Heads of State and of Government of the European Union are due to meet in Brussels on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2003 for their “Spring Summit” traditionally dedicated to economic and social issues. The Greek Presidency has invited the Prime Ministers of the candidate countries (the ten in the process of membership, […]

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Water for life” “

What’s Europe’s attitude to water? While the 3rd World Forum on Water is currently being held in Kyoto (Japan) (until 22 March), the international Committee of the world contract on water and the world Coalition have organized the first alternative Forum at Florence from 21 to 22 March; it will be attended by over 650 […]

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Dailies and periodicals” “

A Security Council “divided” on the war, and an America ever more determined to mount an armed attack on Iraq (with or without a new UN resolution): that, in essence, is the current scenario of the international crisis, which continues to monopolize the attention of the main dailies . “No vote yet on Iraq, but […]

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Dailies and periodicals” “

In the course of last week the following legislative acts and communications, among others, cam into force: Regulation (EC) no. 450/2003 of the European Parliament and Council, of 27 February 2003, relating to the cost of labour index (OGEC L 69/1, 13/3/2003); Decision no. 451/2003/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 27 February 2003, […]

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Presentation of bids” “

Public health – Tender to present bids for 2003 – Community action programme in the field of public health (2003-2008). Deadline for the presentation of proposals: 16/5/2003. For further information, fax: 00352.4301.38019.

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Parliamentary agenda” “

The European Parliament is meeting in Brussels for a plenary minisession on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 March 2003. The main points on the agenda are as follows: Declaration of the Council and of the Commission – Results of the European Council (Brussels, 21-22/3/2003); Joint discussion – Fisheries; Use of sweeteners in food products; Dangerous […]

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War in Iraq: P.Cox (EP) "Europe, a divided house"” “

“War has begun and we’re entering a new and dangerous phase. Our thoughts go to the innocent Iraqi victims, whose humanitarian situation is already precarious. Our thoughts also go to our European fellow-citizens, especially the British, involved in the military operations and their families”. With these words the president of the European Parliament, Pat Cox, […]

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A "defeat for humanity"” “

“The initial phase of the disarmament of Iraq has begun”: that’s how the spokesman of the White House, Ari Fleischer, announcing the speech of President George W. Bush, laconically broke the news of the beginning of the Anglo-American attack on the regime of Saddam Hussein. It was just after 3.30 Italian time, dawn in Baghdad, […]

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